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If I had a dime for every time I heard someone say they don’t have to worry about fleas or parasites affecting their pet because their pet lives indoors, I’d be able to retire somewhere on the Cape. Unfortunately, I don’t have a dime for every time I’ve heard that, I...

Here at Bristol County Veterinary Hospital, we take dental care very seriously. Of course, that goes beyond just cleanings. As time goes on, the importance of dental health is being realized more and more in human medicine and as well, in the world of...

Now that the weather is warming up, the rate of infection by parasites will rise. Parasites can affect our furry family members AND can transfer to ourselves and children as well. They are largely responsible for diseases that we call Zoonotic diseases. A...

If you are not paying attention to your pet’s teeth every day, you are neglecting one of the most critical contributors to her overall well-being: home dental care. Want to help extend that lifetime of purrs and wags? Then help promote oral health with...

In case you have heard about heartworm disease but don't feel prepared to protect your pet from it, we want to share with you some facts about heartworm disease. If you need to get your pet checked, please call us and schedule an appointment. What is...

April is Heartworm Disease Awareness month. Call Bristol County Veterinary Hospital to Set-up your Dog’s yearly heartworm test now for a special discounted price for the month of April. Cat owners, prevention is the key for your feline family members. Stop...

While a “healthy weight” is something people understand, more than half of dogs and cats are overweight. Overweight and obese pets are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, orthopedic disease, and more. Here are four...

You want to protect your pet from anything that could hurt them. Sometimes we forget about the things in our homes that can really hurt pets. Since March is Poison Prevention Month, we want to show you some unexpectedly dangerous items. With that, here are...

Did you know that overweight pets have an average lifespan of 2 years less than their "ideal weight" counterparts? Being as little as 20% overweight for dogs or cats can lead to increased risk of urinary bladder stones, cystitis, diabetes, arthritis and/or heart...

What makes Vectra 3D Bristol County Veterinary Hospital’s product of choice? Effectiveness. Vectra 3D kills fleas and ticks faster than any other product, and that’s if the parasites can even get past its repelling feature. Vectra 3D repels fleas, ticks,...